Do You Believe??

This evening, the thirteenth of September is going to be a
wonderful celebration for Grandma Lily's eightieth birthday, also
for granddaughter, Carrie Roberts. Carrie has a new job as a
legal secretary, she will move to the city of Kingsley. Her proud
parents are happy about this but they will surely miss Carrie.
It's been three years that she had moved back to hometown
Bridgeport, she worked with her dad in a lumber mill's office.
Also, she and her mom helped at Aunt Helen's inn, Wise Owl.
Carrie plays the piano for the guests. She always felt safe, so
content living in this town since the break up. Her boyfriend
Nathan Hayes kept a secret. Carrie had painfully found out that
he has another girlfriend and a young son. Devastated Carrie
moved from the city, she has certainly gotten over Nathan with
work and countryside Bridgeport. Family, friends are a comfort.
Recently, Carrie's cousin, Heather in Kingsley called to tell of
a new law firm that was looking for a legal secretary. Carrie
applied for the job and after the interview, she was hired.

Now in Carrie's bedroom, an opened window brings about a

cool, pleasant breeze. Carrie looks beautiful, she will enjoy the
party soon. At her dresser, she eyes cute Fluffy, a toy bunny
from Aunt Helen. The bunny ears move with a tune. Carrie can't
believe it still works. She chuckles. Her dad now taps on the
door.

"Aunt Vera believes in good luck colours, it's nice. Dad, this
job is what I want but I'm moving, leaving you guys. Part of me
is excited, the other part, scared." He gazes sincerely.

"That's natural. Carrie, your mom and I believe in you, your life
isn't just with us and Bridgeport, it's a big adventure! You will
love again, you're not a quitter. So, we're going soon, ok."

She turns to a smiling face in the mirror. The corsage is a
reminder of the July wedding, Uncle Len and Sara. Carrie happily
caught the bouquet. Now, in the hallway, she hears Mom wrapping
gifts.

Carrie sits on her bed, she reaches for the flower bracelet from
Grandma Lily. Carrie had recently painted Lily's veranda. .Now,
Carrie laughs at an old Halloween photo, she was a pirate and
brother Mike, a mad scientist. She holds the next picture, proud
Carrie with the cast members in the play, Strong, Determined
Jane. Five years ago, volunteer Carrie among others helped raise
money for charity. She met someone special, Martha Wells who is
brightly smiling in the picture. Martha, a history teacher,
volunteer made a great impact on Carrie. She adores Martha's wit,
stamina. Now, Carrie has sad thoughts, Martha's cancer illness
and death. This is dismal as Carrie cries. How she misses dearest
friend Martha.

Suddenly, at one side of the bedroom, there's a humming. Carrie
curiously turns towards the window. Her heart is beating fast.

stares. A soft breeze touches her face, it's a flashback. Carrie
and Martha dressed as Santa's elves. Martha had a hole in the
seat of her pants, she taped a red bow. Carrie is laughing,
Martha blows a kiss.